Wike turns on Amaechi again as the 2027 Rivers contest heats up
TVC News's roundup of Monday's papers listed "Wike tackles Amaechi, 2027". Background from August and September: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, who backs President Tinubu, called ADC vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi a political liability in Rivers, and the ADC said this showed fear (allAfrica, Guardian Nigeria, Leadership). The fresh remarks are not detailed in sources DailyDrop could open.
Rivers is a major oil state, and a split between two former allies shapes the 2027 vote.
Expect more claims and counter-claims; check what is actually said against what is reported.
Wike says Amaechi has no electoral value.
The ADC says the attacks show fear of its growing support.
We hold this to a short item until a second outlet reports the new remarks.
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